Route 3 , Henderson Harbor, NY 13651(Jefferson County)

New York wooded land, open tillable fields, sub-dividable, and  view of Lake Ontario For Sale:  Most of this property is wooded in varying stages of development while about 72 acres is tillable and is often planted to soybeans or corn.  The tree species currently growing on the wooded portion are mostly small, non-commercial trees and shrubs including; red cedar, apple, hawthorn, buckthorn, honeysuckle, hophornbeam, dogwood, sumac, willow, and alders, as well as seedling to small sawtimber size tree species including; red maple, elm, hickory, oak, and ash.  There is little to no sawtimber value on the property at this time.The thriving deer population in the area finds the cover and food staples on this property very desirable.  The on-site crops, as well as adjacent planted fields are the additional resources that keep deer, turkey, grouse and other wildlife coming to this property.  Tree stands are found throughout the property along mowed trails and along field edges and hedgerows.  The owner has a history of leasing the agricultural and hunting rights, where the revenue generated about covers the annual property taxes.  Both are currently leased.An un-named seasonal stream traverses the parcel providing water for wildlife and a place for the kids to find salamanders and crayfish during the summer months.  Other sources of water include a man-made pond adjacent to the old farmstead site off Grant Road and a surface well covered with a tin roofed structure that was full to the brim!  Boundary evidence is mostly in the form of paint, blazes and posters along old fence lines, some with rocks and boulders cleared from fields long ago. Swimming, camping and hiking are some of the activities available just 4 miles north at the Westcott Beach State Park, or 6 miles south at the Southwick Beach State Park. The nearest Lake Ontario public boat launch sites are 2 miles away in Henderson Harbor off Route 178 and at Westcott Beach State Park.  The Lake is famous for its incredible salmon fishery. Some of the best snowmobiling in the Northeast is found just minutes away on the Tug Hill Plateau.This property is located in an area of increasing demand for second home development and recreational opportunities.  It would be a great property for a family or group looking to enjoy a variety of Lake Ontario area outdoor activities with the option to build numerous homes or cabins for seasonal or year ‘round use.  Some locations on the property have a view of Henderson Harbor/Lake Ontario and the magnificent sun sets on the Lake Ontario horizon.  This property is very productive for deer hunting as game, sign and resources are abundant.  This site is central to numerous other great destinations including; The St. Lawrence River/Thousand Islands, The Salmon River & Reservoir, Oneida Lake, the Adirondacks and Canada. Syracuse is a little over 1 hour south and Watertown roughly 20 minutes north.  Whether for individual, family or future development, there is truly something here for everyone! There is approximately 970’ of road frontage along the year ‘round, paved, County Route 72, 3,750’ of frontage along year ‘round, paved, New York State Route 3 and 5,120’ of frontage on the gravel and seasonal Grant Road.  Electric utilities, cable phone services and public water are all available roadside along State Route 3 and County Route 72.